Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Impactful Frontline Care

Fresenius Medical Care; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will be responsible for setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and for maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation and cannulation, initiating dialysis per orders, monitoring patient response, recording vital signs, and completing treatment documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMS/state certification requirements within the required timeline.
• All state licensure, education, and training required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) for patients as appropriate.
• Evaluate vascular access, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain pre/post treatment vitals and weight; initiate dialysis per orders (QB and QD).
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and document relevant data.
• Record pre/post dialysis evaluation, weight, vitals, and treatment details.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and perform infection control duties as directed.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state certification requirements

Licensure/education/training as required

CPR certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will be responsible for setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and for maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation and cannulation, initiating dialysis per orders, monitoring patient response, recording vital signs, and completing treatment documentation.